25+ Midwest Memes for Nice Folks Who Say Ope (August 30, 2024)

JR Atkinson • Writer and Editor

Aug 30, 2024 8:00 AM EDT

Nobody maximizes the potential of the potato quite like a Midwestern home cook. We can turn the odd spud into a tater tot casserole, a side of home fries, a baked potato so loaded you forgot there's a potato under there, heavenly scoops of dairy-laden mash, or a clock if we're in 5th-grade science.

The transformation of the potato is a good metaphor for the glory of Midwestern people. We come from humble beginnings and spent quality time on the Earth that grew us. We are easily overlooked, and seen as "too plain" or "not flashy enough." But add a little cheddar and you'll regret the day you called us "flyover states." Potatoes are the backbone of American agriculture, and Midwesterners are the backbone of American people. In the words of a great farmer, "It ain't much, but it's honest work." And if you're not already convinced, these memes will get you on board.